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KAIILASH PILGRIMAGE

A KAILASH PILGRIMAGE

This is a rare and unique opportunity to join an escorted trek through the remote region of Humla in Western Nepal. The goal is to reach the most sacred mountain in the world � Mt Kailash � the fabled Shambala. Very few trekkers have passed this way and only a few permits each year are granted into this secluded region.

The remote valley of Humla is inhabited by Nyinba people and is completely cut off by snow from November to April from the rest of Nepal.� It is a demanding yet beautiful journey through incredible scenery and fascinating villages with ancient gompas.

From the Tibetan border we drive to the holy Lake Manasarovar to prepare for the circuit of Mt Kailash. We have allowed 4 days for the kora to allow time to hike up to the sheer north face of this beautiful mountain and acclimatise to the rarefied air. Our May departure co-incides with the famous Saga Dawa festival where pilgrims travel from all corners of Tibet to make a pilgrimage at this time.

Check out the photos in the Kailash gallery and contact us for a detailed dossier.

We return to Kathmandu overland via Zhangmu, camping in sight of Shishapangma and Everest.

2002 is the Year of the Horse and the most auspicious year for a circuit of Mt Kailash. In this year one circuit is the equivalent in merit of 13 treks around the mountain.

KAILASH 1 MAY 14 TO JUNE 3

KAILASH 2 AUG 31 TO SEPT 21

OUTLINE 22 DAY ITINERARY

Day 01 Depart UK
Day 02 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel

Day 03�Kathmandu visit Boudanath and Patan��
Day 04Fly to Nepalgunj O/N hotel.
Day 05Fly to Simikot trek to Dharapari. (2400m)
Day 06Trek to Kermi. (2550m)
Day 07Trek to Yalbang Gompa.(2950m)
Day 08Trek to Tumkot Khola (2800m)
Day 09Trek to Thado Dunga. (3854m.)
Day 10Trek to Hilsa (3700m) and cross Nara La (4450m).
Day 11Trek to Sher and drive to Lake Manasarovar (4440m)
Day 12Acclimatisation at Lake Manasarovar
Day 13Drive to Darchen and trek to Serchung/Darboche
Day 14May departure Saga Dawa celebrate Buddha birth and enlightenment

The September departure will have an extra day at Diraphuk to explore the north face of Mt Kailash

Day 15 Trek to Diraphuk
Day 16Trek Over Dolma La Pass [5630m] camp near to Zuthrulphuk.
Day 17Trek to Darchen and drive to Hor
Day 18Drive to Paryang
Day 19 Drive to Saga
Day 20Drive to Pelko Tso
Day 21Drive to Nepal border Kodari Eco Resort
Day 22Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel
Day 23 Kathmandu

Day 24 Transfer to the airport for departure

COST
£2475 plus $205 payable locally for the flight to Nepalgunj and Simikot

The trek cost includes:

�Guide, cook, Sherpa, Kitchen boys, porters or Mules / Yak, Yak men, all
�meals, camping equipment, double tent for sleeping, dining tent, table,
�chair, toilet tent, kitchen tent with cooking equipment
�accommodation in Darchen & Zangmu,
�all the transfers by Japanese Land cruiser,
�English speaking guide and supporting trucks for luggage.
�Nepal restricted area trekking permit USD 90 per week per person.
�Airfare Kathmandu / Nepalgunj / Simikot USD 205 O/W per person.
�Chinese visa fee.
�Monastery entrance fee & Tibet alien travel permit.
�Insurance for Nepali and staff is included.
�Liaison officer salary USD 700 per group,
�bed & breakfast accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin share basis
�services of group leader from Golden Hill Travel
kit bag, sleeping bag and down jacket as needed

The trek cost excludes :

international flights

Insurance
excess baggage cost, tips,
�re-entry visa for Nepal, $55
expenses of a personal nature.

Please visit our Kailash photo gallery for images of this trek and email info@goldenhilltravel.co.uk for further details.

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